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My whirlpool dishwasher stopped working in mid cycle. water in bottom,i have power going to the dishwasher, no lights are on

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This could be sudden failure of the cycle timer or some element controlled by the timer such as the pump.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 17, 2007

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It sounds like the thermal fuse in the control console has blown.
Turn power off to unit.
Remove the outer door panel and then the console.
Remove the black plastic cover from over the circuit board if it has one.
You should see the thermal fuse clipped to the circuit board housing.
If you have an ohm meter, check for continuity across it, it should read closed.
If you don't have a meter, unplug the wires from it and and hook them together.
Turn power back on to unit, hold door switches down and cancel cycle. The washer should drain the water.
If this doesn't work, check your door switches to make sure they are closing properly.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 29, 2008

SOURCE: Dishwasher stops mid cycle

Hi,

Do the foll. things:

1)Check if there is water on the bottom pan. Remove the panel down on the backside of the machine and look. If it's water there, wipe it well up with a towel or so. 2)if ur dishwasher doesn't starts then: First, check the usual suspects: Make sure the circuit breaker isn’t tripped and that the wires at dishwasher’s power junction box aren’t burnt. If all that checks out, then go right to the control panel area.
Asko dishwashers have had problems with the wiring in the control panel area burning or melting– very messy. While your problem may not be as dramatic as that, the problem may still be visible. You may find burnt or discolored wire terminals or the spades on the start button switch may be burnt– anything burnt or discolored has to be replaced. You can buy any replacement parts you need right here.

Goodluck,
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 11, 2008

SOURCE: Candy CDI1012 Integrated dishwasher. When I

Hello mm1973,

It could be because of bad door latch switches / blown thermal fuse / blown or oversensitive control board. In all these scenarios, a dismantling of the machine is required. If you have no prior experience, I'd recommend getting a professional to diagnose/service it.

Try these checks too:

  • Check water level when the fill cycle has completed. Should be just under the heating element. If not, you may need to replace the water inlet valve.
  • Check the water temperature. Should be 125 to 140°F.
  • Check pump re-circulation. Listen: does it sound like it’s spraying the water around with enough pressure?
  • Check the spray arm and pump cover for splits or leaks.
  • Check to make sure dishwasher is draining after each cycle. There should only be a little water in the bottom of the tub.
  • Make sure the dishes are loaded properly, or dishwasher is not overloaded.
Hope that helps!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 10, 2008

SOURCE: Whirlpool dishwasher stopped mid cycle

My whirpool dishwasher model ADP4601 is flashing a green light three times and is not doing anything else - any suggestions

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: dishwasher stopped mid-cycle

you have a bad thermal fuse in the control panel. it's the whit thing with 2 wires going to it

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Goodluck,
Dont forget to rate me as fixya..
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